Dream chance to start tech business


Chang (right)and business development executive Zoey Teoh promoting the pilot programme at CAT in Wisma Yeap Chor Ee, Penang.

IF you have a cool tech idea, Penang may fund you up to RM250,000 as long as you have proof of early traction.

The Penang i4.0 Seed Fund, a pilot programme initiated by the state government through investPenang and @CAT Penang, offers funding to startups incorporated in Malaysia that have a working minimum viable product with positive early traction, company ownership of at least 51% by Malaysians, have been operating for less than five years and an accumulated revenue not exceeding RM1mil.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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